Sacred Vessels
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of a variety items used for Catholic sacramental or liturgical purposes. It is composed primarily of chalices, patens, and cruets, along with glass and other non-metallic ceremonial objects. The collection is systematically organized across archival shelving and boxed storage to ensure preservation.
The metallic objects, including 42 chalices, 16 patens, 5 altar crucifixes, a ciborium, and other sacred vessels, are stored within the main archival storage to minimize tarnishing and corrosion. Items such as cruets (11 total), pyxes (6), oil sticks (6), and rosary belts are included among the holdings, along with a lunette and an altar stone without a relic.
The glass and other non-tarnishable materials, including cruets, lavabo trays, and additional sacred objects, are stored separately to prevent potential damage from contact with metal objects. Items with detachable parts, such as cruet tops and a chalice lid, are noted and stored accordingly to ensure preservation.
Dates
- Creation: 1880
Conditions Governing Access
Material from this Collection may only be accessed upon consultation and written permission from the Provincial.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (Shelf: 14 Chalices Box 1: 2 patens 15 chalices (inc. SV.Ch.1) Box 2: 9 Patens 2 Cruets Altar Stone 5 Altar Crucifixes Regular Crucifix 6 Pyx 6 Oil Sticks Belt Dom. Rosary Belt 7 Chalices - 1 Lid Box 3: 5 Patens Lunette Ciborium 9 Cruets - 13 tops - Lavabo Divider/Tray 6 Chalices Totals: 42 Chalices 16 Patens 11 Cruets)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection comprises Catholic liturgical artifacts, including 42 chalices, 16 patens, 11 cruets, and various sacred vessels and religious objects. The metallic items, such as chalices, patens, crucifixes, and ciborium, are stored in main archival storage to prevent tarnishing, while glass and other non-tarnishable materials are housed separately.
Images of chalices can be seen in the archive's Omeka site.
Physical Location
Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, USA. 1910 S. Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60608.
Legal Status
This collection is available for research only upon contact of the Archivist. The materials are non-circulating.
Subject
- Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to Sacred Vessels Collection
- Status
- In Progress
- Author
- Kevin O'Gorman
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Archives of the Province of St. Albert the Great, U.S.A. Repository
1910 S. Ashland Ave
Chicago Illinois 60608 United States
3122430011
archivist@opcentral.org